
<p class="title" align="center">Triangle Java Users Group Presents:</p>
<p class="header4" align="center">Groovy and Java: The Integration Story</p>
<p class="header4" align="center"><span align="center" class="header3">presented
  by  Scott Davis</span></p>

<p align="center"><b>Monday, April 16, 2007 </b><br>
<b>6:30 PM - 9:00 PM</b> <br>
<a href="http://www.nortelnetworks.com" target="_blank"><img src="images/nn_logo_tag.gif" border="0"></a><br>

4001 E. Chapel Hill-Nelson Highway
  <br>
  Research Triangle Park, North Carolina</p>

<p><span class="header2">Abstract:</span><br>
I'm attracted to Groovy because of its spirit of inclusiveness. 
Because it extends my platform of choice, not replaces it -- include a single 
JAR in your classpath and you are Groovy-enabled. Because it offers full 
bidirectional integration with Java. Because it offers a nearly flat 
learning curve for experienced Java developers. Come see how you can 
use Groovy to augment your existing Java codebase.
</p><p>
We'll look at calling Groovy from Java. We'll look at calling Java 
from Groovy. We'll look at compiling Groovy code, JARring it up, and 
deploying it alongside Java.
</p><p>
Groovy offers the same level of integration with Ant. We'll look at 
Ant tasks that allow you to include Groovy in your build process. Or 
maybe you'd prefer to use the Groovy AntBuilder and completely manage your 
build in code. The choice is yours. The important thing is Groovy 
works along side your familiar toolkit instead of forcing you to replace 
it.</p>
<p><span class="header2">About the Speaker:</span><br>
Scott Davis is an author and independent consultant. He is passionate about 
open source solutions and agile development. He has 
worked on a variety of Java platforms, from J2EE to J2SE to J2ME 
(sometimes all on the same project).
</p><p>
He is the co-author of JBoss At Work, quite possibly the world's 
first agile J2EE book. He is also responsible for several mapping books, 
including Google Maps API and GIS for Web Developers: Adding Where to 
Your Web Applications. Most recently, Scott became the Editor in 
Chief of aboutGroovy.com, a news and information website that tracks the 
latest developments in Groovy and Grails.</p>

<span class="header2">Agenda:</span><br>
6:30 - 7:00 PM -- Meet, Talk, Pizza <br>
7:00 - 7:15 -- JUG Business and Announcements <br>
7:15 - 8:15 -- Presentation <br>
8:15 - 8:30 -- Discussion with Presenter <br>
9:00 - Doors close <br>

<br>


<p><span class="header2">Admission:</span><br>
Paid-up members of TriJUG may attend without additional charge.
Non members are asked to pay $5 per meeting. But, if you are either a full time
student or unemployed, then we ask only $2 per meeting.</p>

<p><span class="header2">DIRECTIONS to Nortel Networks:</span><br>
<b>From Raleigh:</b> <br>
Proceed West on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280)
Take exit for Davis Drive.
At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive
Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (aprox 1/3 mile)
Turn left onto 54.
Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left.
Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right)
Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot.
Park near center of near side of building
Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL.
(Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)
</p>


<p><b>From Durham:</b><br>
Proceed East on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280)
Take exit for Davis Drive.
At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive
Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (approx 1/4 mile)
Turn left onto 54.
Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left.
Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right)
Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot.
Park near center of near side of building
Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL.
(Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)
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<p><b>From Cary/Apex:</b><br>
Entering RTP on Davis proceed to intersection with Hwy 54.
Turn Right onto Hwy 54 (at light)
Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left.
Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right)
Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot.
Park near center of near side of building
Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL.
(Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)
</p>
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